Windmill Hill
- 5/6 detached character cottage lounge
- Lounge & separate dining room
- Home office/study dining room
- Kitchen & 2nd lounge/breakfast room
- Two brick built garages/workshop
- Ground floor bathroom/wet room & 1st floor bathroom
- Beautiful area of natural beauty read more show less
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Tucked away in a desirable semi-rural location just beyond the popular village of Herstmonceux, this deceptively spacious detached character home sits within approximately 0.4 acres (TBV) of established gardens and grounds. Offering five to six bedrooms and a highly flexible layout, the property presents a rare opportunity for families, multi-generational living or those seeking a home with scope to enhance or develop further, subject to the necessary consents. Dating back to the 1860s, the home blends period charm with generous accommodation throughout. Key features include a cosy lounge with wood-burning stove, separate dining room, traditional country-style kitchen with adjoining utility room, ground-floor bathroom/wet room and a versatile additional reception room ideal as a bedroom or home office. The upper floors provide well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and further adaptable rooms suitable for guests, teenagers or home working.
Entrance Hall
Bedroom 5 / Office
Lounge/Dining Room
Dining Room/Snug
Kitchen
Breakfast Room/2nd Lounge
Bathroom
Work Shop/Utility Room
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Family Bathroom
Stairs To 2nd Floor
Loft Room 1
Loft Room 2
Outside
Outside, the property enjoys a private driveway with ample parking, two attached brick-built garages/workshops offering excellent conversion potential (STPP), and wide gated access into the expansive plot. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees and planting, creating a private and peaceful setting, complete with greenhouse, garden shed and pergola seating area.Conveniently located close to village amenities, well-regarded schools, mainline rail links and beautiful countryside walks, with coastal towns and beaches all within easy reach.
Agents Note
Oil Heating, wood burner, mains drainage, mains water, solar panels have not been tested or certificates provided. Private unadopted road with shared access to 3 properties. Maintenance payments AdhocThe ground floor is suitable for wheelchair access at this property. There is a ramp access and all doors on the ground floor of the house have been made wider than it was built with.
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Risks:
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